Climate in the 21st Century

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https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/horseshoe-crab-blood-miracle-vaccine-ingredient.html

But there is hope: in the late 1990s biologists at the University of Singapore realised that a synthetic alternative could be created in a lab by cloning a molecule in the crab blood. This genetically engineered protein is called Recombinant Factor C, or rFC.

Some governments, including the Japanese and Chinese, have approved the rFc test for use. It is likely that a new Covid test manufactured in the UK will use synthetic ingredients, which are also approved by the European Union. Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company developing one of the biggest potential Covid vaccines, said they won't be using crab blood in their jab.

There's a catch in this story. Synthetic ingredients and alternative tests are not yet widely used in some countries. For instance, America still bleeds many crabs every year. A small percentage of them die after being bled, although medicine producers are becoming ever more careful about keeping population numbers healthy.

It's also arguable medicine manufacturers aren't the biggest problem facing horseshoe crabs: in America many more are killed for fishing bait and lots are struggling in Asia because their habitat is disappearing.

Being bled is apparently the least of their problems.

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That sucks! There is a museum I just located in Biloxi Mississippi that I am absolutely fascinated to go visit. The shellfish museum!! But for
Now I am taking a deep breath and hitting the trail prepared for a possible encounter with another wild animal.
here is the bird that needs the horseshoe eggs.

This NEW CONDENSED BATTERY will REVOLUTIONIZE the Whole Industry!!

Today, we're excited to share with you a game-changing innovation that will revolutionize the industry. Introducing the CONDENSED BATTERY - a breakthrough technology that will change the way we power our devices. In this video, we'll take a closer look at this incredible invention and explore how it will impact the future of technology. So, sit back, relax, and let's dive in!

Why is our upper atmosphere cooling?

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We've all heard about the warming of our atmosphere, but now we're being told it is cooling as well! How come? Apparently it's all to do with how the different layers of our atmosphere react to incoming sunlight and outgoing infrared light. Research now shows that cooling in the upper layers could be jeopardising satellite orbits and opening up a new ozone hole above the arctic. So what's going on??

Solar Surge: U.S. Installations Soar by 47% Despite Tariffs & Economic Woes

How To Convert A Gas-Powered Car To An Electric Vehicle

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Interest in electric vehicles is at an all time high, with sales of new EVs up 55 percent in 2022 compared to the year prior. But there are still a lot of gas cars on the road today and there will be for a long time. EV conversions are becoming a bigger trend that could help. Both the shops and aftermarket community are growing substantially to meet the new demand. CNBC explores what it takes to convert a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle and whether it could go mainstream.

DIY-HP-LED said:

How To Convert A Gas-Powered Car To An Electric Vehicle

163,973 views Jun 10, 2023 #CNBC
Interest in electric vehicles is at an all time high, with sales of new EVs up 55 percent in 2022 compared to the year prior. But there are still a lot of gas cars on the road today and there will be for a long time. EV conversions are becoming a bigger trend that could help. Both the shops and aftermarket community are growing substantially to meet the new demand. CNBC explores what it takes to convert a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle and whether it could go mainstream.

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So using crashed parts (small percentage) of current EV's which only make a small percent of cars sold now. And with a fraction of the battery size giving the range even less. Great for a toy car that you bring out on Sunday nights, might not be viable otherwise.

printer said:

So using crashed parts (small percentage) of current EV's which only make a small percent of cars sold now. And with a fraction of the battery size giving the range even less. Great for a toy car that you bring out on Sunday nights, might not be viable otherwise.

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I wouldn't do it personally, but better battery packs will make it a bit more feasible for hobbyists I suppose. An older EV with a new aftermarket battery pack might become popular, EVs should last longer than ICE cars with fewer moving parts.

DIY-HP-LED said:

I wouldn't do it personally, but better battery packs will make it a bit more feasible for hobbyists I suppose. An older EV with a new aftermarket battery pack might become popular, EVs should last longer than ICE cars with fewer moving parts.

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I just drive less.

DIY-HP-LED said:

I wouldn't do it personally, but better battery packs will make it a bit more feasible for hobbyists I suppose. An older EV with a new aftermarket battery pack might become popular, EVs should last longer than ICE cars with fewer moving parts.

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except Muskmobiles; they have for-crap suspensions. And that awful acre-of-iPad user interface

By 2030 there could be an EV that could go from NY to LA on a single charge with improved batteries. Most people should only need 500 miles of range and fast charging and the average commute is less than 50 miles a day.

DIY-HP-LED said:

By 2030 there could be an EV that could go from NY to LA on a single charge with improved batteries. Most people should only need 500 miles of range and fast charging and the average commute is less than 50 miles a day.

Toyota Shows Electric Crown And New Solid-State Batteries With Up To 932 Miles Of Range | Carscoops

Toyota has announced its next-generation of EVs will have significantly improved batteries which are cheaper and boast longer ranges

www.carscoops.com

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Going on a single charge across the country? You are dreaming, even the article with its hopeful claims says you are 1,000 miles short on capacity. Another claim,

"Besides focusing on batteries, Toyota is working on “aerodynamic drag reduction technology based on rocket hypersonic aerodynamics.” The company went on to say “by being able to reduce aerodynamic drag without being restricted by the shape of the car, it is expected to combine an attractive design/packaging with aerodynamic performance (Cd0.1 level in view).”"

"rocket hypersonic aerodynamics" have nothing to do with the speeds cars operate at. Remember the big add campaign on laminar flow (Ford I think) in the 80's? No drastic increase in mileage because of it. The lowers CD production car currently (250k Euro's) is 0.19 CD.




A car that was measured at a 0.095 CD, Aurora Q1.



Getting to 0.1 CD might be tough. Maybe they are saying getting into the 0.1XX range? The lightyear with 0.19 is already there.

printer said:

Going on a single charge across the country? You are dreaming, even the article with its hopeful claims says you are 1,000 miles short on capacity. Another claim,

"Besides focusing on batteries, Toyota is working on “aerodynamic drag reduction technology based on rocket hypersonic aerodynamics.” The company went on to say “by being able to reduce aerodynamic drag without being restricted by the shape of the car, it is expected to combine an attractive design/packaging with aerodynamic performance (Cd0.1 level in view).”"

"rocket hypersonic aerodynamics" have nothing to do with the speeds cars operate at. Remember the big add campaign on laminar flow (Ford I think) in the 80's? No drastic increase in mileage because of it. The lowers CD production car currently (250k Euro's) is 0.19 CD.

Lightyear 0 solar EV dethrones GM's EV1 as the most aerodynamic production car ever made

As it sits mere months away from bringing its first solar EV to market, Lightyear is once again showcasing the...

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A car that was measured at a 0.095 CD, Aurora Q1.

Getting to 0.1 CD might be tough. Maybe they are saying getting into the 0.1XX range? The lightyear with 0.19 is already there.

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Vehicles that will soon have a range of 1000 miles are promised and so are 3- and 4-fold battery capacities. Such vehicles won't be common however, who needs to lug around more battery than needed. Lithium sulfur and lithium silicon batteries easily have such potential energy densities.

It is good to keep abreast of the terminology.

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Silicone

back on track, Montana

cannabineer said:

back on track, Montana

Young athlete in Montana climate change trial testifies he uses inhaler due to forest fire smoke

A high school athlete who is one of 16 young plaintiffs who took Montana to court over climate change says increased smoke from forest fires has made it difficult to run races.

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Hopefully. All the extraction companies are eyeing the easy-to-reach deposits, of which all that're left are in protected areas. They are trying six ways to every Sunday to say, "But we swear it will be different this time." Luckily, those protected areas are loved by tourists (and their money) or the red state would give it all away without a clause for cleanup!

We've only gotten really serious about going green in the past few years yet look how much has been accomplished and at how much it will improve over the next decade as solar, other renewable and battery storage drops in price. By 2035 most cars on the globe will be electric and most places in the developed world will have heat pumps. We should see a drop in fossil fuel use over the next decade as the EV and grid conversion and evolution takes hold. Industrial processes like steel making can be vastly improved too along with cement making, if we can do those things, we will emit a lot less carbon from transport and industrial processes.

Toyota says it'll double the range of current electric vehicles

Toyota said Tuesday that it's planning electric vehicles that would double the range of models currently on the road.

Why it matters: When the world's largest automaker takes a step, the earth shakes in the automotive industry. The eye-popping range goal illustrates the automaker's intention to compete for EV supremacy despite its previous hesitancy to invest heavily in the space.

The big picture: Until recently, Toyota has been vocally skeptical of the auto industry's transition to EVs, arguing they should be part of a solution also involving hybrids, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen cars.

But when EV-hesitant Akio Toyoda stepped down as CEO in January, it was viewed as a signal that the company plans to accelerate its own EV plans.
The company confirmed Tuesday that it plans to begin selling "next-generation" EVs in 2026.
Details: Takero Kato, president of Toyota's newly created BEV Factory, said the company is targeting battery-powered vehicles with range of 1,000 kilometers, which is about 620 miles, arriving in 2026.

"That is stunning," Cox Automotive executive analyst Michelle Krebs tells Axios, noting that range fear is one of the three top obstacles to EV adoption.
Most current EVs can travel about 250 to 350 miles on a single charge, though a few can go more than 400.
Between the lines: Toyota said it's achieved significant advancements in solid-state batteries, which are viewed as a next-generation improvement on today's liquid-based lithium-ion batteries.

The carmaker now expects to sell 1.5 million battery electric vehicles globally by 2026. Its previous target was 3.5 million "electrified" vehicles (including a mix of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, BEVs and hydrogen fuel cells) by 2030.